On the Podium with Tobi Amusan, By Azu Ishiekwene
When a proud Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan climbed the podium in faraway Eugene, Oregon in the United States, as the World Champion in Women 100m Hurdles, […]
Month: August 2022
NCC reviews regulations, seeks to protect telecom consumers
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says review of regulatory instrument will ensure protection of telecommunication consumers’ interest. This assertion was made by […]
FG tasks state govts on open partnership for transparency, accountability
By Ifeanyi OlannyeMr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has charged state governments to key into the Open Government Partnership (OGP) […]
Buhari mourns National Chairman, Buhari Support Organisation, Rev. Oganto
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Rev. Peter Oganto, National Chairman of the National Coalition-Buhari Support Organisation (TNC-BSO) on […]
Allegation of misconduct, abuse of power against AuGF, baseless, unsubstantiated – Spokesperson
The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has described as baseless the unsubstantiated allegations of fraud, misconduct, and abuse of power being […]
DHQ clarifies identities of arrested Owo Church attack suspects
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters has given details of the suspects arrested in connection with the June 5 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church […]
AANI Lagos Chapter pays courtesy call on Oba Rilwan Akiolu
The distinguished members of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Kuru, Lagos Chapter, paid a courtesy call on HRM Oba Rilwan Osuolale Babatunde […]
Troops neutralize 85 terrorists, arrest 55, as 1,755 surrender – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigerian Troops have neutralized 85 terrorists while 1,755 with their families surrendered within the past two weeks. This was disclosed by the […]
Kaduna train attack victims: Why we ‘reluctantly discarded’ use of military force – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja met with representatives of victims of Kaduna Train abduction, assuring them that the Federal Government is doing everything within […]
Police recover 2 bodies in Suleja
By Aminu Garko The Police Command in Niger has confirmed recovery of the bodies of two persons found dead in an apartment in SDP area […]
New fees on adverts, promos not double taxation – NCC
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says payment on advertisements and promotions does not amount to double taxation. The NCC cleared the misconception […]
Gunmen kill motorcyclist in Ekiti
By Adedeji Egbebi A commercial motorcyclist, Mr Abejide Ojo, was on Thursday shot dead by gunmen along Ilemeso-Isan- Ekiti road in Ekiti. The News Agency […]
Nigeria’s crude oil production averaged 1.183m b/d in July – OPEC
By Solomon Asowata The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Nigeria’s crude oil production increased to an average of 1.183 million barrels per […]
Court remands 3 farmers for alleged terrorism in Benue
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on Thursday remanded three farmers at the Correctional Service Centre, Makurdi for allegedly trading in dangerous […]
2023: Ebonyi PDP confident of victory
By Christian Ogbonna Dr Ifeanyi Odii, the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi on Thursday in Abakiliki said the party would emerge […]
Troops apprehend 10 pipeline vandals, 2 high profile sea pirates
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Delta Safe have in the last two weeks apprehended 10 suspected pipeline vandals and two high profile sea pirates […]
Governor’s aide charges Lagos traffic agency on efficiency, professionalism
By Aisha Cole The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been charged to be more professional and effective in the discharge of their duties. […]
Kaduna Govt. inaugurates Scales 3.0 COVID-19 vaccine campaign
By Hussaina Yakubu The Kaduna State Acting Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, on Thursday inaugurated the Scales 3.0 COVID-19 campaign, which she said would target the […]
NCoS refutes report of extorting suspects before admission in custody
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed an online report accusing its officers of extorting money before admitting remanded suspects in custody. […]
Buhari unveils 2023 Census Project Document, lauds NPC for successful Trial Census
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the 2023 National Population and Housing CensusProject Document, aimed at promoting robust and informed national conversation on […]
NAPTIP intensifies anti-human trafficking war, visits GUO Transport
By Bukola Adetoye The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has again visited GUO Transport West Africa in Lagos to seek […]
Major General Danmadami takes over as Director Defence Media Operations – DHQ
…As Major General Benard Onyeuko bows out, redeployed By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja, DHQ, has announced the the new Director Defence Media Operations […]
Fire service constructs 13 new fire stations
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Fire Service (FFS) says the service is currently constructing 13 new fire stations across the country to improve response time […]
MURIC lauds security agencies for arrest of Owo church attackers
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has lauded security agencies for the arrest of those behind the Owo church massacre in Osun, which claimed about 40 […]
First-ever BBNaija documentary premieres Aug.13
By Taiye Olayemi The first-ever documentary on the television reality show, Big Brother Naija, is set to premiere Saturday, Aug 13, 2022. Femi Falodun, Chief Executive […]